Monday, June 7, 2010

Steamed Tapioca Cake (Ubi Kayu)

2 years ago, I had several requests from DD1 to learn piano. She was just about to start her Primary education and I was reluctant to let her take up piano lessons for I do not know if she can cope with her school work (she's one big dawdler!). 2 years later today, she is still asking for it. I guess having asked for 2 years means she is really interested? Anyway, it was quite an impromptu decision to buy a piano, we just decided to let her learn on a weekday, and that following weekend, we visit a 2nd hand piano dealer and bought a 1989 Kawai BS-20 Special.

I believe the 2nd hand dealer is a sexist, for when I speak to him, he gives me all kinds of craps and excuses. It is interesting to know how people can twist their words within seconds of speaking. But when DH calls him personally to clarify some issues, he was so polite and gave no excuses.

This man reminded me of my ex-colleague, a Sales Director. He can twist black to white during a meeting and when the CEO joins us and was questioned, he can twist it back to black again. I thought such scenarios can only be seen on TV dramas. Kudos to him for being such a great twister, but since that episode, I have no respect for him.

My quote to all my superiors:

If you are my superior, I will give you a certain degree of respect, the rest must be earned.

Life is full of contradictions, if the world has no such people, it will be a better place for mankind to live in. But with them around, it differentiates the class of people (not in terms of social status) we have. This is where the humble and down to earth people will stand out. That's what I think.

I made some Steamed Tapioca Cake/Kueh/Kuih (Ubi Kayu) for my Dad a few weeks ago but he prefers Kueh Kosui, which is softer.

Wendy, I didn't squeeze out the juice from the grated tapioca. The tapioca I used is white.

MaryMoh, you just reminded me to appreciate what I have. Thanks!

Honeyboy, it's alot of work if you were to grate the tapioca yourself. My gf's mom bought the grated ones from market so no hassle for me.Not easy to be a piano teacher, needs lot of patience. Kudos to you!